THE BADA BEAN

2500 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32311
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8829332

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at front counter.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket hanging next to clean dishes inside kitchen.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave on front line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen Observed rack holding microwave, dishes and other equipment soiled with grease and food debris.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drinks inside reach in cooler at front counter.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go cups on floor inside dry storage room located outside of establishment.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Smoked sausage 47F Grilled chicken 62F. Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8749597

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken tenders on floor in freezer, employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light burned out near 3 compartment sink and employee entrance.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light no shield in food preparation area near employee entrance. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored upright, front line.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474821

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead flying insects on fly strip in ware washing area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease. Also observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates front line not stored inverted. Employee stored plates inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with mold like substance and or dirt throughout kitchen area.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light cover damaged over mop sink.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light missing cover over bakery rack near employee entrance.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelving near 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with mold like substance ware washing area and behind rack near mop sink.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep table next to food, grill area.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary solution.

Inspection Date: 8/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474238

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364813

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 25 dead small flying insects on fly strip by back exit door. Also observed approximately 30 dead small flying insects on fly strip directly over prep table.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on dish machine.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse in prep area near freezer.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and trash on floors in kitchen area.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near dish machine.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bread in cooler not covered.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking near dish machine
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice in walk in cooler at 48F, per manager had been in cooler more than 24 hours.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 live small, flying insects dish wash area, approximately 5 live small, flying insects in dining area, approximately 3 live small flying insects servers area.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on floor by freezer.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 53F, sliced cheese 61F, salsa 51F, spinach 55F, mushrooms 67F in expo near prep table per operator items stored 1 hour ago. Also observed yellow rice in cooler 48F per manager stored more than 24 hours.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 53F, sliced cheese 61F, salsa 51F, spinach 55F, mushrooms 67F in expo near prep table per manager items stored 630a it is now 1030a
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with food debris near flat top grill.